Bomb cyclone downs trees thorough Stanley Park, limiting access [Video]

The bomb cyclone that battered B.C.’s South Coast overnight downed a number of trees throughout Stanley Park, resulting in restricted access Wednesday.

Images obtained by CTV News show downed trees, branches and debris along Stanley Park Drive, Lagoon Drive, sidewalks and bike paths.

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation shut down the park for hours Wednesday morning to make way for cleanup crews, before reopening the green space around noon.

“If you’re visiting the seawall, please be cautious due to the high tides and wind,” a spokesperson said in a statement.

Overnight, debris also impacted traffic along the Stanley Park Causeway, prompting a warning from DriveBC for anyone heading between Vancouver and the North Shore using the Lions Gate Bridge.

The busy route was cleared during the Wednesday morning rush hour.

The busy route was cleared during the Wednesday morning rush hour.

The intense storm that landed Tuesday caused …